What should you be looking out for when starting out a new relationship? Felicia Gallegos, the outreach and prevention coordinator for the Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information Office, or SAAVI, shared a few red and green flags to watch out for in your budding romance.
Red Flag: exerting power or control over you A partner exerting control over you can manifest in many different ways. Some examples are name calling, controlling what you like or post on social media, or constantly checking your location. Some couples are comfortable with sharing locations and social media accounts, but if you’re being forced to do so, your partner is adding a level of control to your relationship.